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Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
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Pace
4.3
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7137 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.1

The best testament one can give The Golf Club of Texas (formerly known as The Golf Club of Texas at Briggs Ranch) is that it hosts some big local tournaments.  The large greens and tee boxes are some of the very best San Antonio has to offer.  This is truly a high end facility. If you have not been out to enjoy this course you really need to.  The place is all greened up and with the unique landscaping it's just a real pretty experience with great golf.   The golf carts are outfitted with GPS which gives accurate distance to the pin and shows the contours of the greens.  This track combines Links Style golf with Hill Country golf, giving players a taste of both types of golf.  The course is among the best that San Antonio has to offer. The senior staff is very experienced and the service is all that you would expect at a high-value public course.  The new clubhouse is beautiful and features a full service restaurant. After playing a round, you will really enjoy just sitting on the porch and taking in the view.

Directions:  20 Minutes from downtown. Take U.S. 90 west to Texas 211 (2 exits past loop 1604) and we on the right.  From downtown take 90 west to Texas 211.

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Jamur Zoysia Grass
Greens L1F Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee Trevino (2000) Roy Bechtol (2014) Randolph P. Russell (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bryan Gathright Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
649 Reviews (649)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Dinner 17
Patio Dining 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Water Hazards 22
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 14
Entertaining Clients 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf Club of Texas ...a hidden gem

Have played this course for years before and after renovations and I can honestly say it's in fantastic shape now. Fairways are no longer dry from summer heat and green speeds are true. Glad to see this great track is back on course for the locals/or tourists. GCofTX offers wide open fairways for novice golfers as well as some challenging and tight 3s and shapely 5s for experienced amateurs as well. Enjoy a few picturesque holes as well as a launcher over the water. Great value!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/18/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review! We are honored you consider our golf course a hidden gem. Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timer

Great layout. The bunkers were unplayable. No cart girl. Only two places for water. The greens were hard as a turtle’s back. Can see potential, but not today.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/18/2018:
We appreciate your feedback and will use it to build upon. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

needs better directions to course street name not accurate can be marked better. staff was great. pace of play was good. course was well designed for all skill levels.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/16/2018:
We are glad you enjoyed the quality of our course staff as well as the pace of play! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 4 stars. Book your next round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/26/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating. Book your next round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/20/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star rating. Book your next round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! Book your next round with us very soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/31/2018:
We are glad you value The Golf Club of Texas over other courses in San Antonio! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic Stroll

This course from the moment that you pull up alongside it is very scenic. The staff that greeted me was very friendly. The driving range could use some work. The course has a very good layout. The course and the greens are very fast due to the dry nature. It gives you several challenging looks. Watch for a rattler on 12, in line with starters review. It was a very good time for the amount paid. Met some really nice people. It was a great time overall.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/21/2018:
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you found value in the golf course. We hope to see you out there again soon.
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

I know the course is trying.but they need to gix the bunkers .forget the new golf carts.the carts you have are just fine .other than that! This is a awsome course to play.go play it .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/15/2018:
Thank you for your feedback. We will look into your bunkers concern. We look forward to your next round with us!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad you enjoyed your round with us. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It ain’t what it ain’t

The Golf Club of Texas is far from what it could be. There is a ton of potential in the course, it’s layout and the club house but it just doesn’t come close.

I’ve played 18 holes out there several times looking for some improvement in the greens and fairways. It just hasn’t happened. The Greens are hard, fast and won’t hold an approach or pitch. I won’t be heading out there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/07/2018:
We appreciate your feedback. The course will be undergoing greens maintenance to soften them up, and we expect to see improvements very soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good shape

Nice course. Well maintained. Greens are in good shape and the course can be as challenging as you need it to be based on your tee box.

Only negative is the bunkers. Ive seen less rocks in a gravel pit. Not sure why this is but it wouldn’t stop me from coming here again or recommending it to others.

Burgers are quite tasty, also.

Response from on 05/04/2018:
We agree--the course is looking fantastic! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you out there again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Pace, Weather, Layout =Great time !

Greans are fast, but roll true. Course requires every club in your bag, Had overcast (afternoon) skies, nice breeze , good course conditions, etc.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/03/2018:
Thank you for the wonderful 4-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the greens on a beautiful day. We hope to see you out there again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Friendly staff and great food

Course is great and clean. Nice atmosphere in the club house. Food was great Trina and her staff were very kind and attentive

They went out of the way to make things right.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 05/02/2018:
Thank you for the great review. We are glad you had a wonderful experience at The Golf Club of Texas. We hope to see you out there again soon.
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a great experience

The course is in good shape, especially the greens. They were fast and rolled true. The bunkers were horrible. No sand. Instead, they had mud and rocks. Could not even play out of the bunkers. I was a little disappointed with everything else. Before the round, I bought some beer from the bar area. A little pricey, and they don't even have coolers to give you to put on the cart. Instead, they give you a plastic bag with ice, which melts all over the cart. Kind of hard to believe they don't have coolers. Anyway, there is not much drinking water available on the course. At one of the water coolers, there were no cups available. After hitting my approach shot to the first hole, I wanted to repair the divot. There were two bottles on the carts that are supposed to have sand to repair the divots, but neither bottle had sand. Finally, there are very few trash cans on the course to throw away your trash. We had to keep all of our trash in the cart until the end of the round. Finally, don't use the GPS device they have on the cart unless you want to be bombarded with ads. You constantly have to keep tapping the screen to get rid of the ads so you can see your distance. This was really annoying. This course has a lot of issues they need to fix.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/30/2018:
Hello Billy, thank you for sharing your review, We truly appreciate both your positive and constructive feedback regarding the course conditions and will be sure to pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff and sceneries at The Golf Club of Texas, and also appreciate your input on our maintenance. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Slow play made me only play 9 holes even though I paid For 18.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/27/2018:
We apologize for the slow pace of play on that Friday. We will take steps to speed it up because we understand the pace of play is key to your game. We hope you give us another shot soon!
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

One year, big difference

Played the Golf Club of Texas last year and decided to return. One year seemingly made a big difference in the course. I do not remember the bunkers looking so poorly, but most were rock pits from what I could tell. Played an evening round and pretty much had the course to myself. The Zoysia fairways seem more like regular grass than normal fairways to me. I’d think normal Bermuda would’ve been nicer honestly. Weed patches are beginning to come up in places that do not look aesthetically pleasing. Greens rolled decently quick but seemed very inconsistent. The course layout is great, variety of holes with the back nine being the better of the two. Par 5s are extremely well designed. Greens are huge so choose the right club if playing. Walking this course would be easy after getting to the first hole. All in all, a nice value round of golf if you need to hit balls and work on your game. With some work or maybe different turf choices I believe this could be one of the better designs around town. Wouldn’t recommend making a special trip, but if around the area and need some good practice in, this is a course for you.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/20/2018:
Hi Josh, thank you for taking the time to review us, The Golf Club of Texas in the San Antonio area, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the bunkers so may work on any necessary improvements. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor management

I have been playing this course every weekend for the last year and the management of the course has steadily declined. This last weekend was the last straw. Other courses from now on for me. The staff was not accommodating to the golfers, tee times not honored and seemingly the easiest thing, water was not available on the course. There was one bucket that had water, but no cups to be found anywhere. Not even one single ball washer anywhere. Snack bar staff was even worse, couldn’t even get a drink at the turn. Had to wait ten minutes to pay for my bottled drink and finally had to put it back in the cooler and head back to # 10 so as not to hold up the group behind. Staff didn’t care. Poor management in my book.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/27/2018:
We appreciate you taking the time the give us your feedback. We addressed this situation with our staff promptly. In addition, we are planning to add ball washers to the course in May, as well as club cleaners. Thank you for helping us improve.
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